Tart, fruity, and just a little funky in the best possible way, this berry shrub is a drinking vinegar syrup that transforms a glass of sparkling water into something genuinely special. The process is beautifully simple — fresh mixed berries get crushed with sugar, left to macerate in the fridge for a couple of days, then strained and stirred together with apple cider vinegar to create a concentrated, jewel-toned syrup. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grain-based concerns, so there's no label-checking or substitution gymnastics required. Apple cider vinegar does all the acidic heavy lifting, giving the shrub that signature bright, slightly sharp edge that balances the sweetness of the berries perfectly. When you're ready to drink, just a couple of tablespoons over ice topped with sparkling water makes a refreshing, sophisticated sipper that feels far fancier than the effort involved. A sprig of fresh mint takes it over the top. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →8 servings
Combine the berries and sugar in a medium bowl. Use a muddler or the back of a fork to crush the berries thoroughly, releasing their juice and working the sugar into the fruit until a wet, jammy mixture forms.
Stir in the kosher salt, then cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to a glass jar. Refrigerate for at least 48 hours, stirring or shaking once or twice, until the sugar has fully dissolved and the mixture has released a deep, syrupy liquid.
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!
(16k)
